1959 Moretti 750 vs. 1956 Moretti 1200
To start off, 1959 Moretti 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Moretti 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Moretti 1200 would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Moretti 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Moretti 1200 (68 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Moretti 1200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Moretti 750 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1956 Moretti 1200.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Moretti 750 | 1956 Moretti 1200 | |
| Make | Moretti | Moretti |
| Model | 750 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2360 mm |
